[Celebrate with Laughter] Funny Birthday Message Examples You’ll Want to Send to Friends
I want my friend’s birthday to be a day full of laughter!
For those who feel the same, here are some perfect examples of funny messages to send on a friend’s birthday.
We’ve gathered a variety of examples—some that focus on age or changes in appearance, and others that use quirky expressions.
It’s even better if you add your own unique twist that reflects your relationship with your friend!
However, when sending a funny message, be mindful of the content and your relationship so you don’t make the other person feel uncomfortable.
With a humorous celebratory message, may you enjoy a day filled with nonstop laughter!
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[Let’s Celebrate with Laughter] Funny Birthday Message Examples to Send to Friends (1–10)
Have your boyfriend/girlfriend celebrate it for you next year! Wait—didn’t I say the same thing last year…?
If you have a boyfriend or girlfriend, chances are you’ll have someone to celebrate your birthday with.
On the other hand, those without a partner might feel a bit lonely.
In that case, consider sending this as a little encouragement: “I hope your boyfriend/girlfriend celebrates you next year.” On its own it can come off a bit prickly, so follow it up with, “Wait, didn’t I say that last year too?” That should make them chuckle.
Just avoid saying this to someone who’s heartbroken and feeling down.
I bought a cake, but I’ll eat it for you instead.
Here’s a fun message for when you want to hint that you’ve prepared a birthday party: “I bought a cake for you, but I’ll just eat it for you instead.” It keeps things light while letting them know you’re getting ready for the party.
You can also swap in a present as a variation.
For example: “I bought you some clothes, but I’ll go ahead and wear them for you.” They’ll know it’s not true, but they won’t be able to resist teasing you about it.
I thought I’d grow in many ways as I got older, but the only things that actually grew were the number of wrinkles and my weight.
There are some jokes you can only make because you’re really close to someone, right? With that in mind, here’s one I’d like to introduce: “The only things that have grown are your wrinkles and your weight.” In short, it’s a jab about how someone’s appearance has changed.
But if it’s a close friend, they’ll probably shoot back with something like, “Speak for yourself.” That said, some people really are sensitive about it, so be considerate.
In that case, you can switch it up to “The only thing that’s grown is ___,” and tease them about something other than their looks.
[Celebrate with Laughter] Funny Birthday Message Examples to Send to Friends (11–20)
In the end, friends are what you really need. But to be honest, I’m about ready to have a husband/wife.
The basic of a gag is to build someone up and then drop them.
So here’s a message I’d like to suggest.
First, lift them up by saying, “Friends are what you really need.” Then, once they’re pleased, drop it with, “But to be honest, I’m about ready for a husband/wife.” They’ll almost certainly jump in with a comeback.
This joke also includes a bit of self-deprecation about not having a partner, so even with the build-up and drop, it shouldn’t come off as unpleasant.
Also, you can swap “husband” or “wife” for “boyfriend” or “girlfriend,” if you prefer.
They say being 20 years old is like being 80 in dog years.
Comparing the person’s age to that of another creature is also a classic kind of message.
For example, something like, “I heard that being 20 years old is like being 80 in dog years.” You can use animals or other living creatures as the comparison.
You can also take a more indirect approach, like, “Hey, you’re the same age as this horse.” Try to pick an animal with a noticeable gap for comedic effect.
As a more advanced joke, you could say, “Apparently that’s like being 20 in human years,” which should prompt the comeback, “I am human, though.”
This year I thought I’d prepare an appropriate number of candles to put on the cake, but we ran out of space in no time.
When we were kids, we’d stick as many candles into a birthday cake as our age.
That’s the gag behind the message, “I tried to prepare an appropriate number of candles, but we ran out of space in no time.” In other words, it’s saying, “I’m too old to fit that many candles on the cake.” It’s a slightly dark joke, but since it’s still celebrating a birthday, it shouldn’t come off badly.
You could also take it further by buying a big cake and actually sticking in all the candles as part of the gag.
If neither of us ends up getting married, let’s go into a retirement home together!
“If we’re still single, let’s spend our old age together” is also a classic message.
There are various versions, and “Let’s move into the same nursing home” is a standard one too.
You can also tweak it a bit, like “If we’re still single, let’s get married.” They’re all light jokes, so feel free to get creative.
By the way, there are moving stories about this message shared on social media, so if you’re curious, try looking them up.